Spritz Veneziano
The Spritz Veneziano is a light aperitivo spritz, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a wine glass.
- 2 min
- Wine glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 28 out of 100
- Sweet
- 68 out of 100
- Fruity
- 64 out of 100
- Bitter
- 56 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make a Spritz Veneziano
To make a Spritz Veneziano, build over ice in a wine glass: 2 oz prosecco, 1⅓ oz Aperol and soda water.
You'll need
- Prosecco2 oz
- Aperol1⅓ oz
- Soda Watertop up
Instructions
- 1
Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Aperol.
- 3
Top with prosecco and soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the prosecco and soda water fizzy.
Spritz Veneziano questions
What does a Spritz Veneziano taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Spritz Veneziano?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Spritz Veneziano and a Spritz?
Both use prosecco and soda water. The Spritz Veneziano adds Aperol, while the Spritz uses Campari. Both are built in the glass, but the Spritz Veneziano goes in a wine glass and the Spritz in a rocks glass. The Spritz is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of aperol?
Campari (more bitter, less sweet) will work.
Can I make Spritz Venezianos in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 8⅓ oz Aperol in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with prosecco and soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Spritz Veneziano in?
A wine glass.